When deciding on a front door for your home, you will have no doubt considered a traditional wooden door or an ever popular UPVC door, but have you ever pondered the idea of a composite door? Read on to learn all about a composite door including what it is and why it’s a top choice for a front door.

What is a Composite Door?

A composite door is the newest addition to the door family, which is why many of you may not have heard of this option before. However, it’s not one to be overlooked; a composite door offers a wealth of benefits that other doors do not have.

So, whilst you may have always dreamt of owning a letterbox red wooden door or a modern UPVC door, perhaps it’s time to branch out your options and consider this choice of entrance door.

A door that not only looks aesthetically pleasing, which let’s face it, is crucial upon entering a house, but has other essential qualities: durability, security, easy maintenance and excellent thermal efficiency. It’s pretty much everything you could possibly want in a door!

The Benefits of a Composite Door

When something new comes on the market, it’s usually because it’s a better product. Whilst wooden doors and UPVC doors are excellent choices, if you’re replacing a door, it only makes sense to opt for a door that has better qualities, and a composite door has been designed to account for the common flaws experienced in single material doors.

A combination of materials is used to create a composite door, which has many beneficial properties. These include:

A super sturdy and rigid door frame thanks to the solid composite sub-frame. This tends to be around 1.7 inches thick and often contains an outer layer of hardwood.

Extra stability due to the outer frame consisting of UPVC as well as galvanised steel enforcements around the edges.

High resistance to weathering or any weather-based damage that unfortunately is attained with wood: warping, twisting or cracking.

Very little maintenance is required as it is not prone to discolouration. A composite door will not have to be repainted whereas a wooden door needs to be treated every five years. It is not prone to discolouration. Simply give it an occasional wipe with a damp cloth and it’ll look as good as new.

Excellent thermal insulation. Composite doors are injected with an additional layer of this in the form of a polyurethane foam core. Say hello to a cosy home!

Variety. A composite door is available in a range of colours and designs to suit your home. Like the look of a wooden door? It can be painted in wood effects.

Increased security. Composite doors can be fitted with a lock system to prevent break ins.

So there you have it, now you know all about a composite door; a door that is practical and inviting, as well as strong and secure. If you’re looking for a new front door then look no further than Heath Windows. We have an extensive range of doors in various shapes, styles and colours, so you’ll no doubt find the perfect door for your home.

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